75 experience gifts for everyone on your list

With three kids being born during the week of Christmas, things can get quite overwhelming in our household around this time of year. Over time, we have started saying 'no' to unnecessary commitments, are participating in quiet holiday moments at home, enjoying family time with extended relatives and are experiencing holiday traditions that truly mean something to our family.

We have also started given each child an experience gift for their birthday - usually some alone time with me. And also a few experience gifts under the tree with their other packages. Also, as our parents have aged, they are also finding that they don't need more "stuff". There is nothing worse than buying "just for the sake of buying". Sometimes gift cards don't mean too much. And wandering the aisles to find an item for $40 just to fill a need ... doesn't really fill a need at all. By sharing an experience with someone, it becomes a gift that is also enjoyed in other ways, extends the charm of the season, provides a reminder of your relationship and care to the recipient ... and often times, I get to share in the experience, too. Which makes it double the fun!

Here are some of the ideas that I've had over the years, an experience that I've shared with someone or would personally like to receive from a close friend or family member. These are seventy-five experience gifts for everyone on your list.